Randy Travis - Jerusalem's Cry Lyrics
Lyrics
Can you hear Jerusalem's cry
Can you see the storm on the rise
Look around you can't deny
This is the hour of heaven's time
Armies gather in the East
For the war that's soon to come
Death will march with the mark, of the beast
So seek the Light and walk with the Son
Soon we'll see His wrath come down
And the Lord descending from the sky
When you hear the trumpets sound
God has answered Jerusalem's cry
When the sun goes black
And the moon blood red
And the stars fall from the sky
The word of God in the bible says
We're living in the end times.
Soon we'll see His wrath come down
And the Lord descending from the sky
When you hear the trumpets sound
God has answered Jerusalem's cry.
God has answered Jerusalem's cry.
Soon the dead in Christ will rise
And join Him in he sky
Even unbelivers will see
God has answered Jerusalem's cry
God has answered Jerusalem's cry...
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Jerusalem's Cry
Meaning & Inspiration
Randy Travis’s “Jerusalem’s Cry,” released in 2002 as part of the album *Rise and Shine*, is a powerful and timely musical proclamation, steeped in prophetic scripture and offering a stark, yet hopeful, vision of future events. The song doesn't shy away from addressing the weighty subject of the End Times, drawing directly from biblical prophecy to articulate a message of urgency and faith. Its core narrative revolves around a perceived awakening, a spiritual alarm bell ringing as world events seem to align with ancient predictions. Travis frames the song as a call to recognize the signs of the times, imploring listeners to heed the spiritual implications of escalating global conflict, symbolized by "armies gather[ing] in the East." This imagery is not merely observational; it’s a direct echo of passages like Revelation 16:12, which speaks of the drying up of the Euphrates to prepare the way for the kings from the East, and the broader prophetic declarations in books like Ezekiel and Daniel concerning end-times warfare centered around Jerusalem.
The central thesis of "Jerusalem's Cry" is that the escalating tensions and tribulations are precursors to divine intervention, a moment when God will answer the fervent pleas and the suffering of His chosen people. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of cosmic signs – the sun turning black and the moon becoming like blood, a direct reference to prophecies found in Joel 2:31 and Revelation 6:12, which describe celestial disturbances preceding the day of the Lord. These dramatic events are presented not as random occurrences, but as definitive markers, as the song states, "The word of God in the bible says, We're living in the end times." This statement underscores Travis's intent: to connect contemporary anxieties with the timeless authority of Scripture, specifically the apocalyptic visions found in the New Testament. The anticipation of "His wrath come down" and the Lord descending from the sky, heralded by the sound of trumpets, aligns perfectly with descriptions of the Second Coming in passages such as 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 and Matthew 24:30-31. The trumpets themselves are a recurring motif in biblical prophecy, signifying divine pronouncements and gatherings, as seen in Revelation 11:15.
Ultimately, "Jerusalem's Cry" is more than just a song; it’s an exhortation to spiritual preparedness and unwavering faith in the face of eschatological pronouncements. The final verses, speaking of the resurrection of the dead in Christ joining Him in the sky, directly reflect the promise of resurrection found in 1 Corinthians 15:52 and the glorious reunion described in 1 Thessalonians. Even for those who have not believed, the song suggests, the divine answer will be evident. Travis’s rendition imbues these weighty theological concepts with an accessible, human touch, making the profound message of impending divine justice and ultimate redemption resonate deeply. The song serves as a potent reminder of biblical promises, urging listeners to “seek the Light and walk with the Son,” a timeless invitation to embrace salvation and find solace and hope amidst the unfolding of prophetic events.